2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 100 complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300, 29% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 100 29% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mercedes benz c300. While exiting the garage, the vehicle over accelerated on its own when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal. The contact crashed the vehicle into a concrete building and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a concussion and bruising to the stomach, which required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic.
I was driving down the road at 15MPH and the airbag in the drivers steering wheel deployed for no reason. Mercedes declines to complete an inspection and offered to replace and return the vehicle to me. I am concerned with the decision to not complete an inspection due to the severe nature of the situation. I was burned and bruised on my left arm and swerved into the other lane due to the shock of the airbag deployment. I am not comfortable driving the vehicle and I do not feel that it is safe.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300
- Suspension 67 complaints
- Body & structure 58 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints